NoSleep4Dramas Podcast

Who doesn't love talking about new Cdramas?! Whenever the major Chinese web platforms hold their big conferences to announce upcoming Cdramas, we have to talk about them.
In today’s episode, we are continuing our annual tradition and talking about 15+ new iQIYI Cdramas that were announced for the rest of 2026 and into 2027. I’ve put together a curated list of the upcoming dramas that completely caught my attention, along with exactly why I am excited for them! What upcoming iQIYI Cdramas caught your attention? What are you most excited for?
The List of the iQIYI dramas I mentioned in this episode will be up on the blog as a blogpost as well. You can go listen to that now on the podcast or read it on the blog. The podcast episode and/or the blogpost can be a companion for each other. Feel free to check one or both out. You will find links to all the dramas and reviews discussed in today's episode in the blogpost.
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Our podcast and blog go hand-in-hand! Head over to the official website to find direct streaming links, written reviews, and ratings for every single drama discussed in today’s episode: https://nosleep4dramas.com
IQIYI Cdramas mentioned in this episode:
Love Kills Slowly
Jin Yi Sou Jin Lu
Enter the Game
The Leading Stars
A Touch of Green
Beyond the Badge
Love Song in Summer
Yunchu's Vengeance
Truth
Since the Red Moon Appearance
My Life with You
Shadows of Desire
Born with Wings
How a Peacock Burns its Feather
The Return of the King
Echoes

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Doctor X is taking over Caitlin's current watchlist in October! That is not the only drama that is on Caitlin's current watchlist OF COURSE!
Caitlin is all over the place in her current watchlist for October episode - talking about new dramas she started but also dramas that are in her newly created "Back Burner" section. Caitlin lists out all of the dramas that are on her current watchlist for October. She gives her opinions on the dramas if she is actively watching them or lets you know why the dramas are on the "back burner"
Let us know in the comments what you are currently watching in October 2026
Read the Companion Blog & Get Links:
Our podcast and blog go hand-in-hand! Head over to the official website to find direct streaming links, written reviews, and ratings for every single drama discussed in today’s episode: https://nosleep4dramas.com
Dramas, Shows & Premieres Mentioned in This Episode:
Doctor X: Mafia in White
The Ordinary Jackpot
The Judge Returns
Taxi Driver Season 3
Please Take Care of Your Refrigerator
Shadow Punisher
Sunsets Secrets Regrets
Story of Yanxi Palace
Under the Skin Season 2
The Guilty
Pursuit of Jade
Deep In
Bittersweet Love
Doctor X
Payback
Girl from Nowhere
Rising Justice
The Lament of Autumn
Lost 10
Dead End Job
The Perfect Lie
The Remarried Empress
What a Boss Wants
Crash Season 2
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Squid Game Vs Alice in Borderland: Which One is Actually Better?
That is a question that has been asked a lot and the NoSleep4Dramas Podcast wanted to weigh in with its own debate. Caitlin invited Jess from Daebak K Rambles onto the podcast to weigh in on the question as well. Caitlin and Jess introduce both drama series, give the cast & synopsis, give some first reviews and thoughts AND THEN DEEP DIVE into answering the "Which One is Actually Better?" question.
Caitlin and Jess discuss topics such as the main protagonists, support characters, the world building, the games, the third seasons AND A LOT MORE! They wanted to examine as many aspects of these dramas as possible to come up with the answer.
Check out the episode to find out where Caitlin and Jess landed with the answer. Let us know in the comments which drama, Squid Game or Alice in Borderland, is better to you. Have you seen both of these drama series?
Where to watch Squid Game & Alice in Borderland: Streaming now on NETFLIX. 
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September was all about dramas Caitlin needed to watch and complete for upcoming podcast episodes. She rewatched some dramas like Squid Game and Alice in Borderland for an upcoming podcast episode in October. Later on in the episode, Caitlin talks about a TON of new dramas she is interested in for October - 14 NEW DRAMAS IN TOTAL! Given that it is October, Caitlin wants to watch all of the crime dramas she can get her hands on like Light the Dark. Hopefully, you will find something in this podcast episode to click play on in October.
Drop a comment below to let us know what you are watching in October and maybe what you completed in September.
Read the Companion Blog & Get Watch Links:
Our podcast and blog go hand-in-hand! Head over to the official website to find direct streaming links, written reviews, and ratings for every single drama discussed in today’s episode: https://nosleep4dramas.com
Dramas, Shows & Premieres Mentioned in This Episode:
Alice in Borderland Season 1 (Jdrama)
Alice in Borderland Season 2 (Jdrama)
Squid Game Season 1 (Kdrama)
Why I Dress Up for Love (Jdrama)
Petrichor (Thai Drama)
Goodbye, My Princess (Cdrama)
Knot (Thai Drama)
Kidnap Game (Jdrama)
Doctor X (Kdrama & Jdrama)
A Calm Sea and Beautiful Days with You Season 2 (Jdrama)
Lost 10 (Jdrama)
Love in Disguise (Kdrama)
The Perfect Lie (Kdrama)
Dead End Job (Kdrama)
The Lament of Autumn (Cdrama)
Where the Mask Ends (Cdrama)
Tigers Sniff the Rose (Cdrama)
Shadow Punisher (Cdrama)
Crtl+Alt+Life (Cdrama)
Light the Dark (Cdrama)
Squid Game Season 2 & 3 (Kdrama)
Alice in Borderland Season 3 (Jdrama)

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This episode features a complete review of Why I Dress Up for Love (Kikazaru Koi niha Riyuu ga Atte) for today's Jdrama review! Sara, the host of How I Met My KDrama joins the podcast to chat all things fashion, social media, food trucks, and cozy romance.
To start the review, Caitlin informs you listeners about the drama - everything from the cast to the synopsis. Then Sara and Caitlin give their no-spoiler review and ratings.
In the spoiler section, Caitlin and Sara share their thoughts on the three couples and breakdown their relationships, the love pentagon ?, How the drama talks about social media (the good and the bad) as well as how they wanted more context with many things in the story. Would Caitlin and Sara recommend this Jdrama for you romance lovers out there to check out? So, listen in on the episode if you are looking for a cozy romcom for when the weather is starting to turn cold.
Listeners can grab a coffee, settle in and check out this Jdrama review for Why I Dress Up for Love.
Where to watch Why I Dress Up for Love: Streaming on VIKI and Netflix right now.
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